Paonia’s Ce’rra Carsten knocks a ball away from Hayden’s Aubree Haskins on Saturday as the Eagles beat the Tigers, 63-48. Paonia led by double digits for much of the game, forcing Hayden into turnovers and bad shots.

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Paonia’s fast and efficient proved more valuable than Hayden’s tall and experienced as Hayden lost, 63-48, on Saturday. That was the rule of the game. The Tigers pieced together a strong surge in the third quarter, but the Eagles were too good before and after.